benefits

Two-in-one masque and chemical exfoliation treatment.

Increases hydration and smoothness.

Alpha and beta hydroxy acids speed cell renewal.

how to use

Perform the Dermalogica Double Cleanse that begins with PreCleanse, followed by prescribed Dermalogica Cleanser. Apply a thin layer over cleansed skin, avoiding the lip and nostril area. Use care around the delicate eye area as well. Let activate for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse well. Use twice weekly.

quick tip

Use once a week, pairing with Daily Microfoliant® and Daily Resurfacer on remaining days for smoother, brighter skin.

Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.

how it works

All Dermalogica products are made in the USA and are free of artificial fragrances, artificial colors, drying S.D. alcohol, and ingredients like Mineral Oil – all of which are known to exacerbate common skin concerns.
With cutting-edge formulas and powerful ingredients, you can be assured you’re giving your skin what it needs to be healthy, and stay healthy, for a lifetime.
Maximize your product results! Use Dermalogica products as prescribed by your Face Mapping® skin analysis, available only from a Dermalogica Professional Skin Therapist.

This is a gamechanger for me. I've always exfoliated with harsh products thinking I had to really scrub to get my acne prone skin really clean. Now I know that you can use enzymes to exfoliate that are not abrasive, hence the gentle part of the label. But you really should be sure to use a sample before buying this because it is really potent stuff. When I put the product on, it feels tingly at first, which are the enzymes doing their work. It's powerful and I can see why others who have more sensitive skin might find this product aggravating their skin. Test it out first, and hopefully you'll have the same experience as me, which was fabulously exfoliated skin! I also like mixing it with sebum clearing mask or the clay cleanser for a multitasking mask effect.

Hi, I got my face mapped the other week and got recommended the gentle cream exfoliant and I have oily/normal skin...... I used this product once and the next morning my cheeks felt really tight, dry and sore so I went and looked in the mirror and my cheeks were very red...... I normally would wake up and have to wash all the oil off my face but that morning all I wanted to do was layer moisturiser on my face... the next day my face was even more sore and I started to peel and I really don't know what to do.

How old are you?:

18-24

Merchant response: Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. It seems you may be too sensitive for this product. You may prefer Daily Microfoliant, which is more gentle. Please email webhelp@dermalogica.com for help with returns. Thank you

Mild stinging occurs but afterwards my face is so even and smooth. I used to have acne and so my skin tone is uneven, I've been using this for over 2 months and my skin has evened out, feels smoother and brighter.

I never write reviews. But I've been using dermalogical for almost 10 years now and thought I should probably share what an amazing range of products these are! The cleverest thing they could do was have those little sample sachets coz not everything works for everyone. Its also pricey so its hard to just experiement not knowing how you are going respond to something. I was taken aback to see that this gentle exfoliant doesnt agree with some people. it has an amazing, instant brightening effect on my skin. I use it if I need to look fresh in a hurry! I used to have incredibly sensitive skin and I've got a routine now with various dermalogica products and I haven't broken out once since!

I have always had clear skin and bought this product to make my skin feel clean and fresh. After three uses over the course of two weeks my skin has broken out in spots. The word 'gentle' in the name is very misleading as the product is not gentle on skin at all. I'm so disappointed by this this was first time trying out a dermalogica product. I won't be using it again.

How old are you?:

18-24

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: Hello Pam,

Thank you for your feedback. I do apologize for your negative experience. I would love to gather more information in order to report this to our quality control team.

Please visit our live chat Monday through Friday 830 am - 430 pm PST so that I may record the batch code and where the item was purchased. I am also happy to help with exchanging the item itself for one that is acceptable.

Additionally, Gentle Cream Exfoliant has the name because it is not abrasive. It contains no scrubs. It is a chemical exfoliant. However, it is very potent, with 5 types of chemical exfoliating ingredients including enzymes and acids. If your skin is sensitive, you might prefer Daily Microfoliant, which micro exfoliants skin gently.

Kind Regards,Bernadette

Merchant response: Hello Pam,

Thank you for your feedback. I do apologize for your negative experience. I would love to gather more information in order to report this to our quality control team.

Please visit our live chat Monday through Friday 830 am - 430 pm PST so that I may record the batch code and where the item was purchased. I am also happy to help with exchanging the item itself for one that is acceptable.

Additionally, Gentle Cream Exfoliant has the name because it is not abrasive. It contains no scrubs. It is a chemical exfoliant. However, it is very potent, with 5 types of chemical exfoliating ingredients including enzymes and acids. If your skin is sensitive, you might prefer Daily Microfoliant, which micro exfoliants skin gently.

This is honestly one of the best products I've used. I already use the pre cleanse, cleanser and moisturiser by Dermalogica, and on recommendation tried this too. It made my skin sooo smooth and some dry patches I had on my forehead were noticeably smoothed out even after the first use. I had comments the day after saying that my skin was glowing!